Ainslie School was the first of two schools in the ACT purposely built around the school library as the hub in 1938. Since then it has undergone significant refurbishment to ensure this intent is fulfilled.
The library houses a substantial and significant collection of quality children's literature (both fiction and information) as well as library inquiry terminals, reference material, teaching resources and learning spaces which is supported by a team of highly qualified teachers.
Students use the library and facilities throughout the week where they are immersed in children's literature and engage in research. Students attend the library on a regular basis for a variety of purposes such as part of a private study, group activities, class activities and for browsing the collection. The library is open for students and their families to borrow or share a story before school from 8:30am and after school until 3:30pm on school days.
Students also have access to electronic resources such as Storybox Library, e-books and audio books. E-books and audio books can be accessed through Oliver (see details below ) or through SORA app https://soraapp.com/home
How to borrow electronic resources
Sora Getting Started
Digital Backpack/Oliver Getting Started
Storybox Library Story Box Library | Home
Your child’s teacher will be happy to assist with accessing this resource
Reminders
Scholastic Book Club
Issue 2 Orders Due 23 March 2024
https://www.scholastic.com.au/book-club/book-club-parents/book-club/
Guide to Scholastic Book Club:
https://issuu.com/scholastic_australia/docs/scholastic_book_club_parent_guide
Reading Hour
Saturday, 16 March 2024 from 6pm until 7pm (Goodwin Library)
Children’s Book Week
17 - 23 August 2024
Theme: Reading is Magic
CBCA 2024 Shortlisted titles announced on Tuesday 27 March 2024